Couch-bed



March 5, 1957 E. o. BAR'roLUccl COUCH-BED 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed NOV. 6,1953 f i 2f @i 24 M6 6.6@ II Ji `INVENTOR. I WBV .362W

March 5, 1957 E. o. BARToLuccl COUCH-BED 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Nov. 6,1955 United States CGUCH-BEI) Edgar 0. Bartolucci, Clilfside Fark, N.Il.

Application November 6, 1953, Serial No. 390,676

4 Claims. (Cl. 5-18) `success because of the many advantages thereof.However, prior endeavors in theart have not fully met all the demands ofthe purchasing public, particularly as regards economy and ease ofoperation, and the cornbined features of economy, ease of operation,comfort, practicality, long wear, and attractive design.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an improvedcouch-bed that affords all of the combined desirable features enumeratedabove in a particularly economical assembly.

Other andvconjoint objects of the present invention are to provide,first, an improved spring assembly for couch-beds and, second, animproved furniture frame assembly for couch-beds, whereby to afford acouch-bed meeting the demands of all purchasers.

In the preferred embodiment of my invention, disclosed in detailhereinafter, l employ' two telescopically associated rectangular frameswhich are adapted for relative movement, in a particularly advantageousmanner, to a telescoped position equivalent to the `size of one frameonly, wherein the frames constitute a couch, and to an extended positionwherein the frames are disposed substantially in side by side relationto constitute a double bed. Associated with each frame are a pluralityof spring members, each comprising a serpentine length of spring steelthat is bowed transversely of its length. The springs are mounted oneach frame in spaced parallel relation between opposite sides of therespective frame with the bow thereof extending upwardly, and with thesprings on the two frames being staggered so that a spring on one framemay be received within the space between two adjacent springs on theother frame. Due to this spring arrangement, the springs on one frameneed not be disposed at a different elevation than the springs on theother frame, as has been common in the prior art, and the resultantstructure affords a double bed presenting a flat, uniform sleepingsurface.

Springs of the nature defined above are known and l am aware of onedevelopment heretofore in the art which endeavored to use such springsin a manner similar to that defined. However, in such structure, thesprings could not be tied in any conventional manner, because of thenecessity for an interlocking spring relation in the couch position ofthe couch-bed, and the springs were necessarily left untied. Due to aninability to tie the springs of the two frame assemblies, the springscould not be selected of a desired or customary resiliency, Ysince thesame would flex laterally and permit a person to drop between theadjacent springs. To avoid arent C 2,783,479 Patented Map ,5, ,1,957

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2 lateral tlexation, the Asprings had to be of a very stii nature, sostiff that comfort was not provided in any degree whatever.l In view ofthese factors, the prior development failed commercially.

A particular object of the present invention is to over'- come thefailings of the aforesaid prior art development by the provision of aVnovel manner of tieing and brac'- ing the serpentine springs utilized,whereby the problems of lateral flexation are eliminated and a *springstructure of opti/mum resiliency may be afforded. f

Prior developments' in the art have failed further in optimum structuraldesign in that the springrneans employed was intended tosupport bothsitting and reclining loads by the same spring forcel and resiliency. Itis well known in mattress and chair design that more spring resistanceis required for sitting loads than for reclining loads and that forpurposes of comfort reclining loads should not be supported by the samespring resistance as employedifor sittngloads. Beds are not comfortableto -sit on and chairs are not restful for sleeping in. Yet, priordevelopments in couch-beds have attempted to strike a happy mediumbetween the two, which obviously isirnpossible of accomplishment.

The spring structure afforded'by thepresent invention overcomes thenoted disadvantage in a very practical manner, in the preferredembodiment as above described, in that twice as many springsarepresented for sitting loads in the telescoped position of lthe framesas are presented in the extended 'position of the frames kfor recliningloads. Accordingly, Vthe present invention affords the distinctadvantage of optimum spring design for the loads to be supported by acouch-bed. i

A further object of the present invention is .the provision of improvedmattress means for couch-beds wherein portions of the mattress areutilized in the telescoped position of the frames for the seat and backrestof the couch, and are used in the extended position of the frames toconstitute a flat mattress surface which does not .present indentationsor other'objectiouable departures from ailat uniform mattress surface.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will becomeapparent in the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment`of the invention. Y

Now, in order to acquaint those skilled in the art with the manner Aofmaking and using the couch-bed of my invention, I shall describe, inconnection with .the accomp anying drawings, a preferred embodiment ofmy invention.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the couch-.bed of my invention in itstelescoped position as adapted .for use as a couch; 'i i W Figure 2 is aperspective view of the couch-bed of my invention inits extended.position as adapted `for use as a bed; i

Figure 3 is aside view, on yan enlarged scale, partly in section andpartly in elevation, of the couch-bed in its telescoped or couchposition;

Figure 4 is a fragmentary side view, similar to Figure 3, of thecouch-bed inits extended or bed position;

Figure 5 is a yfragmentary `bottom `view of thewcouchbed in itstelescoped or .couch position; and 'i i' Figure 6 is a fragmentarybottom view of -the couchbed in its extended or bed position. Y

Referring now to Vthe drawings, and particularly to Figures l and 2, .Ihave shown the couch-bedof 4my invention as comprising a pair of frames1G and 12,1inner and outer frames respectively, telescopica'llyrassociated with one another, a`,seat cushion'lit and a back cushion11,6. vThe outer frame 1`2is movable `with respecttothe inner nfratrie,t0 tn ,tlie -ltelescopec'l V.position shown [in Figure l and to theextended positionshown'in Figurel v2.

In the telescoped position, the cushion 14 comprises a seat cushion andthe cushion 16 comprises a back cushion, the latter resting on thecushion 14 and against a back rest 18 provided on the inner frame 10.position of the frames, the cushion 14 comprises a mattress for theinner frame and the cushion i6 cornprises a mattress for the outer frame12, the cushion 16 preferably being foldable or intwo pieces to fold outto an area equivalent to that of theV frame 12 and being foldable tohalf that area to comprise aback rest cushion of substantial thickness.As will be appreciated from Figures 1 and 2, the assembly in itstelescoped position constitutes a couch of exceptionally attractivemodern design, and in its extended position comprises a double bed.

. The cushions 14 and 16 are preferably formed of foam rubber whichaffords a superb cushioning effect with the ability to maintain a givenor original shape. The cushion 14 preferably is a one piece rectangularblock of foam rubber covered by a suitable fabric, preferably adecorator fabric. I prefer to form the cushion 16 of two rectangularblocks `of foam rubber, each approximately half the size of the cushion14, and to cover the same. with a decorator fabric in such `manner thatthe fabric forms a hinge or pivot connection between the two foamrubberblocks along adjacent longitudinal edges thereof, as is indicated at 20in Figures 3 and 4. Due to this arrangement, the cushion 16 when in useas a back rest cushion, will occupy a suicient amount of the width ofthe seat cushion 14 to reduce the seating area to that which isconventional in couches. This is a substantial advantage in that aperson may then sit in a normal position on the couch with hisor herfeet on the door and yet recline or rest back against the cushion 16just the same as in an easy chair. By utilizing foam rubber as' acushioning material, the cushion may be formed to present substantiallysquare edges, as shown, whereby, when the cushion 16 is used as amattress as shown in Figure 2, the individual cushion portions closelyabut one another to afford, in effect, a uniform, hat or level mattresssurface free from areas of separation and other disadvantageousirregularities, as is shown in Figure 4. As Will be appreciated, thecushions 14 and 16 are light weight and readily handled and moved, thusto accommodate use and operation of the couch-bed by all persons, eventhose of a very frail nature.

The frames 10 and 12 of the couch-bed of my invention are shown indetail in Figures 3 and 4. The inner frame 10 is rectangular in plan andpreferably formed of standard metal bar and plate forms, `and comprisesa pair of horizontal, spaced parallel, hollow, box section cross bars orbeams 22, a pair of horizontal spaced parallel, longitudinal beams Z4extending between and xedly secured, as by welding, to the upper surfaceof the cross bars at right angles thereto, a pair of vertical front legs26 welded or otherwise secured respectively to the'lower surface of thebars 22 at the forward end thereof, and a pair of rear legs 28 tixedlysecured, preferably welded, respectively, to the rearward end of thebars 22. The legs of the lframe are preferably formed of T-section stockand are provided at the lower end thereof with iioor engaging shoes orskids 30. The rear legs28 extend upwardly in spaced parallel relationabove the beams 24 and at a predetermined desired distance Vabove theframe proper carry the back rest 1S, which may suitably comprise ahorizontally extending wooden board, a 2 x 6 for example. Preferably,the T-bar stock of the rear legs is positioned to dispose the cross baror head of the T parallel to and facing toward the front of the frameand the web thereof iscut away at the top portion of the legs to receivethe back rest board 1S, in which case the webs of the Ts assist insupporting the board. Also, it is preferred to notch the board for thereceptionof the head portion of the Ts so that when the board is securedto the rear legs, as by screws, a hat In the extendedl surface ispresented by the back rest board and the heads of the T-section rearlegs. The longitudinal beams 24 of the frame 10 preferably compriseupstanding metal plates upon which is supported a rectangular framing 32comprising angle iron rear and side members 34 and a plate-like frontmember 56. Preferably, the front member 36 of the framing 32 and thefront longitudinal beam 24 comprise an integral angle iron, as is shown.The 'framing 32 is preferably rigidly secured to the beams 24 by weldingor the like. At the rear and sides thereof, the framing 32 carries woodtrim members 3S suitably secured to the framing in any conventionalmanner.

The outer frame 12 of the couch-bed is rectangular in plan and ofapproximately the same size as the inner frame 1i) and is alsopreferably formed of standard metal bar and plate stock. As shown, theouter frame includes a pair of horizontal, spaced parallel cross bars40, preferably of T-section, which are telescopically received andsupported within the box section cross bars 22 of the inner frame. Toinsure smooth and substantially effortless telescoping of the bars 4t)in the boxes 22, the bottom ofthe boxes 22 preferably each have thelower surface thereof lined by a wooden slide 42 upon which the web orleg of the respective T-section bar 40 rides. At the forward endthereof, each of the cross bars 43 is rigidly united to an outer framefront leg 44, which is of substantially the same nature as the legs 26of the inner frame and `which is also provided with a skid or shoe 3i?at the lower end thereof. The front legs 44, which are the only legs onthe outer frame, are iixedly joined by a longitudinal beam 46 secured tothe upper surface thereof. The legs 44 are longer than the legs 26 ofthe inner frame so that the beam 46 is disposed in the same horizontalplane as the front member 36 of the framing 32 of the inner frame l0.The outer frame 12 also includes a rectangular framing 43 which is of alength slightlyless than that of the inner framing so as to be slidablyor telescopically received therein. The framing 4S includes angle ironside members 50, of a size smaller than the angle irons 34 of the innerframe, which members 5i) slide upon the irons 34, a vertical frontmember S2, which with the beam 46 preferably comprisesan integral angleiron, and anangle iron rear member 54 of the same size as the angle iron24-36 The front member 52 is of a height to correspond, in horizontaldisposition, to the rear member 34 of the inner framing and carries awood trim member 56 corresponding to and mating with the wood trim 38 onthe sides and rear of the inner frame. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, theside trim members 38 of the inner frame at the forwardend thereof arecut to a given angle, say 450, and the trim member 56 carried by theouter frame is cut at the opposite ends thereof to a complemental angle,whereby the members 38 and 56 in the telescoped position of thecouch-bed comprise a continuous wooden frame. The rear angle member 54of the outer frame is iixedly secured to the lower surface of the sidemembers 50, whereby the same mates withv the angle iron 2.4-36 and ridesupon and is supported by the upper surface of the cross bars 22. of theinner frame. The angle irons 24-36 and 54 are preferably disposed inopposed relation with their, vertical legs facing one another` toaccommodate maximum relative movement of the two frames in a minimum ofspace and to constitute a limit stop defining full bed open position ofthe frames. As will be appreciated, the cross bars 40 in the open orextended position of the frames are disposed within the beamsV 22 on theslides 42., whereby the outer frame is supported by the legs 44 and theinner frame. The T-section front legs 26 and 44 of the two framesaredisposed with their head portions facing one another to define a compactleg structurein the telescoped or closed position of the frames, as isshown in Figures 1 and 5,' and to constitute stop means defining thetelescoped position.

Y From` the foregoing, it will be appreciated that the To attempt tovovercome this disadvantage by adoptionof stiffer springs wouldnecessitate the employ- .ment of such stiff springs that all semblanceof comfort would be lost. To overcome the possibility of lateraldetlection of the springs without in any way detracting from the optimumresiliency thereof, I provide a novel manner of tieing the springs,which normally could not be expected to be accomplished because of theinterlacing of the springs in the telescoped position of the frames.Referring to Figure 3, it is seen that the inner ends of the springs 66aon the inner frame 10 always overlie or are disposed above the innerends of the springs 66b on the outer frame 12 and that the outer ends ofthe springs Y66b on the outer frame always overlie the outer ends of thesprings 66a on the inner frame. Accordingly, the inner ends of thesprings 66a and the outer ends of the springs 66b can be tied togetherby longitudinal braces or strings 70 and 72, respectively.Theoretically, the longitudinal braces or ties could be employed forhalf the length of each set of springs. In practice, I have found thatthe ties 70 and 72 could not be satisfactorily employed for more thanapproximately 40 to 45 of the length of the springs. However, even thetheoretical maximum is not completely adequate to aord full supportagainst lateral deflection. To insure thorough bracing, ties should beextended beyond the center of the springs. However, this would appearimpossible due to the fact that at points in excess of one-half thelength of the springs on one frame, longitudinal ties would interferewith the placement of the springs on the other frame in the telescopedposition of the frames. To accomplish the necessary additional bracing,I employ the longitudinal ties 70 and 72 for approximately one-third thelength only of the springs 66a and 66b, respectively, and beyond thatpoint I tie the springs together by crisscrossed diagonal braces orstrings 74 and 76, respectively. By disposing the latter braces or tiesdiagonally, the end portions thereof may be extended substantiallybeyond the midpoint of the respective springs, since the portions of theties between two adjacent springs on one frame that would lie in thepath of the spring on the other frame to be received between said twosprings, will not be disposed beyond the location of the uppermost pointofthe last-named spring in the telescoped position of the frames.

In other words, the point of intersection of two crisscrossed ties 74 onthe inner frame 10 need not lie even as much as one-half of a springlength away from the inner end of the springs 66a to accommodateextension of the ends of the ties substantially beyond the springmidpoint, as is clearly shown in Figure 5. The same relation exists withrespect to the springs 66b on the outer frame. Thus, the diagonalstrings 74 and 76 accommodate bracing of the springs 66a and 66h to anextent 66a and 66h, respectively, and the ties 74 and 76 willbe disposedat approximately 40 to 60% ofthe length of the respective springs,whereby the ties will firmly hold and brace the springs against relativedeection longitudinally of the frames. At the same time, the ties willaccommodate full vertical deflection of the springs whereby springs ofoptimum resiliency may be employed. 1n addition, the diagonal ties 74and 7 6 in the closed or telescoped position of the frames will beinterrelated as shown in Figure 5 to provide, in practical effect, 100%tieing or bracing of the `springs, in the position thereof In' view ofthe foregoing, it will be appreciated that thev present inventionaffords optimum spring design and spring resiliency for couch-beds andprovides substantial advantages in comfort and practicality. Also, theinvention affords an improved frame construction that isparticularlyeasy to use and manipulate and that affords support means for theperfectly flat and uniform disposition of mattress cushions. The foamrubber cushions as described assure the provision of a comfortable seatand bed. In addition to these factors assuring optimum comfort for usersof the couch-bed of the invention, the overall design of a piece offurniture is characterized by its modernity and highly attractiveesthetic appearance, as is clearly shown in Figures l and 2. And even inproviding all of the noted advantages, the couch-bed of the inventiondoes not depart from strict economy in materials, manufacture, orassembly.

In addition to the above, the present invention overcomes the mostobjectional features of the couch-beds in use heretofore in that thesame eliminates bulky and. unwieldy frame structures, vertical offsetlbetween spring surfaces, substantial lines of separation or demarcationin the mattress, irregular mattress surfaces, unequal spring pressureson the two portions of the frame, unwieldy folding and unfolding of theframe, folding of the springs, folding of the mattress in such manner asto break down the mattress fibers, unattractive appearance necessitatedby bulky frames, and so on.

Thus, the present invention meets the object set forth hereinbefore ofproviding an improved couch-bed affording every desired advantage in ahighly economical and practical manner to meet all the demands of thepurchasing public. p

While I have described what I regard to be a preferred embodiment of myinvention, it will be appreciated that v'arious changes, rearrangementsand modifications may be made therein without departing from the scopeof the invention, as dened by the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A couch-bed comprising relatively movable inner and outer frames eachincluding a pair of spaced parallel horizontal longitudinal beams withone beam of each frame being disposed between and in parallel relationto the beams on the other frame, a plurality of springs extending inspaced parallel relation to one another transversely of the beams ofeach of said frames, each of said springs comprising a serpentine lengthof spring steel bowed upwardly to the center thereof and being vsecuredat the opposite ends thereof to the beams Von the respective frame, thesprings on each o f said frames being spaced apart by a distance greaterthan the width of the springs, the springs on one frame being staggeredwith respect to the springs on the other frame each to be located in thespace between adjacent springs on said other frame to accommodaterelative movement of said frames transversely of said beams to anextended position wherein the frames define a bed and to a closedposition wherein the frames deue a couch, the centers of the springs oneach frame lying substantially in a longitudinal line, the line ofcenters of the springs on each frame always being disposed to a givenside of the line of centers of the springs on the other frame, the saidlines of centers being disposed closely adjacentone another in theclosed position of said frames, and diagonal ties extending between andbracing adjacent springs on each frame adjacent the center thereof, saidties extending to opposite sides of the center of `the springs withwhich associated and retaining said springs against relative deflectionlongitudinally of said frames, the inner and outer ends of the ties ofthe outer 'and inner frames, respectively, extending beyond one anotherin the closed position of the frames but not beyond the center of theties on the inner and outer frames; rfc? spectively, whereby the ties do'not npass each .other during movement of said frames, the 'inner .andouter portions of the springs on the outer and inner frames,respectively, being untied to accommodate extension and closing of theframes.

2. A couch-bed comprising relatively movable inner and outer frames eachincluding a pair of spaced parallel longitudinal beams with one beam ofeach frame being disposed between and in parallel relation to the beamson the other frame, said beams each providing a mounting surface all ofwhich surfaces are disposed in substantially a common horizontal plane,a plurality of springs extending in spaced parallel relation to oneanother transversely of the beams of each of said frames, each of saidsprings comprising a serpentine length of spring steel bowed upwardly tothe center thereof and being secured at the opposite ends thereof to themounting surfaces on the beams of the respective frame, the springs oneach of said frames being spaced apart by a distance greater than thewidth of the springs, the springs on one frame being staggered withrespect to the springs on the other frame each to be located in thespace between adjacent springs on said other frame to accomodaterelative horizontal movement of said frames transversely of said beamsto an extended position wherein the frames denne a bed and to a closedposition wherein the frames deiine a couch, the centers of the Springson each frame lying substantially in a longitudinal line, the line ofcenters of the springs on each frame always being disposed to a givenside of the line of centers of the springs on the other frame, the saidlines of centers being disposed closely adjacent one another in theclosed position of the frames, longitudinal ties extending between andbracing adjacent springs on each of said frames adjacent the end thereofopposite the other frame, and diagonal ties extending between andbracing adjacent springs on each frame adjacent the center thereof, saiddiagonal ties extending to opposite sides of the center of the springswith which associated, the inner and outer ends of the diagonal ties ofthe outer and inner frames, respectively, extending beyond one anotherin the closed position of the frames but not beyond the center of thediagonal ties on the inner and outer frames, respectively, whereby theties do not pass each other during movement of said frames, said ties-retaining said springs against relative deection longitudinally of saidframes, the inner and outer portions of the springs on the outer andinner frames, respectively, being untied to accommodate extension andclosing of said frames.

3. A couch-bed comprising relatively movable inner and outer frames eachincluding a pair of spaced parallel longitudinal beams with one beam ofeach frame being disposed between and in parallel relation to the beamson the other frame, said beams each providing a mounting surface all ofwhich surfaces are disposed in substantially a common horizontal plane,a plurality of springs extending in spaced parallel relation to oneanother transversely of the beams of each of said frames, each of saidsprings comprising a serpentine length of spring steel bowed upwardly tothe center thereof and being secured at the opposite ends thereof to themounting surfaces on the beams of the respective frame, the springs oneach of said frames being spaced apart by a distance greater than thewidth of the springs, the springs on one frame being staggered withrespect to the springs on the other frame each to be located in thespace between adjacent springs on said other frame to accommodaterelative horizontal movement of said frames transversely of said beamsto an extended position wherein the frames dene a bed and to a closedposition wherein the frames define a couch, the centers of the springson each frame lying substantially in a longitudinal line, the lines ofcenters of the springs on each frame always being disposed to a givenside of the line of centers of the springs on the other frame, the saidlines of centers alista-irs bsnsdisposed closely adicsnt .Qiwanbth' .t s"1 pcsition v0f .the frames, lonatutlinalgties xtentliss, j tween andbracing adjacent springs .on nachv 0f. said frames adjacent the endthereof` opposite the other frame, and diagonal ties extending betweenand bracing adjacent springs on ,each trarne adjacent the centerthereof, said diagonal ties extending'toopposite sides of the center ofthe springs with which associated, the inner and .outer ,ends of thediagonal ties of ythe outer and inner frames, respectively, extendingbeyond one another in the closed position of the frames, but not beyondthe center of the diagonal ties on the inner and outer frames,respectively, whereby the ties do not pass each other during movement ofsaid4 frames, said longitudinal ties tying the respective springs alongapproximately one-third the length of the springs and said diagonal tiestying the respective springs within that portion comprisingapproximately the middle fifth of the spring length, the inner and outerportions of the springs on the outer and inner frames, respectively,being untied to accommodate extension and closing of said frames, saidties retaining said springs against deflection longitudinally of saidframes.

4. A couch-bed comprising: an inner frame having a pair of spacedparallel horizontal hollow cross beams, a pair of spaced parallelhorizontal longitudinal beams secured to the upper surface of said crossbeams, vertical legs supporting said cross beams, and a back restdisposed above said beams along the inner longitudinal edge of saidinner frame; an outer frame having a pair of spaced parallel horizontalcross beams each telescopically received in one of said hollow crossbeams of said inner frame, a first longitudinal beam secured to saidcross beams of said outer frame above the same to lie in substantiallyacommon horizontal plane with the longitudinal beams of said innerframe, a second longitudinal beam disposed between the longitudinalbeams of said inner frame and slidable on the top of said hollow crossbeams, means rigidly connecting the longitudinal beams of said outerframe, and vertical legs supporting the outer ends of said cross beamsof said outer frame; said frames being of substantially the same sizeand being telescopically associated for movement to an extended positionwherein the same dene a bed and to a telescoped position wherein thesame dene a couch; said longitudinal beams each providing a mountingsurface all of which surfaces are disposed in substantially a commonhorizontal plane; a plurality of springs extending in spaced parallelrelation to one another transversely of the longitudinal beams of eachof said frames, each of said springs comprising a serpentine length ofspring steel bowed upwardly to the center thereof and being secured atthe opposite ends thereof to the mounting surfaces on the longitudinalbeams of the respective frame, the -springs on each of said frames beingspaced apart by a distan-ce greater Kthan the width of the springs, thesprings on one frame being staggered with respect to the springs on theother frame each to be located in the space between adjacent springs onsaid other trarne to accommodate relative horizontal movement of saidframes transversely of said longitudinal beams as aforesaid;longitudinal ties extending between and bracing adjacent springs on saidinner frame adjacent the inner end thereof, longitudinal ties extendingbetween and bracing adjacent springs on said outer frame adjacent theouter end thereof, diagonal ties extending between and bracing adjacentsprings on each of said frames adjacent the center thereof, saiddiagonal ties extending to opposite sides of the center. of the springswith which associated, said ties retaining said springs againstdellection longitudinally of said frames; a first cushion of ahorizontal area equal to that of said inner frame rested upon thesprings of said inner frame, and a second cushion, said second cushionbeing fold'able between the longitudinal edges thereof from an extendedposition wherein the same is of au -area to cover said outer frame andadapted to be rgted upon *thesprngs of sadrouter frame to a folded1,721,647: Stoltenberg July 23, 1929 position wherein thosame is adaptedto be rested upon 2,241,552 n Hopkes May 13, 1941 saidrst cushion andagainst said back rest to comprise 2,265,251 Reed Dec. 9, 1941 a. vback-rest cushion for the couch-bed in` the couch posi- 2,294,534 BergerSept. 1, 1942 fion of Sald frames. l 5 P References Cited in the le ofthis patent 277,238 Switzerland Aug. 31, 1951 806,042 Germany lune 18,1951 4UNITED STATES PATENTS f 1,354,540 Dixon Oct. 5, 1920 10

